Softscribe Inc. Lists Top Trends from Industry Leaders at Hotel Data Conference 2019
Summary
For the third year in a row labor costs rose faster than revenue.” - Vail Ross “We’re at the tail end of a long upcycle.” - Carter Wilson, SVP Consulting & Analytics, STR What Sectors Show Strength? The economy is expected to slow gradually, but not abruptly.” - Adam Sacks “We will see one or more interest rate cuts over the next two quarters.” – Mark Woodworth, Senior Managing Director, CBRE Hotels Americas Research “There will be no sharp downturn and the consumer holds on. “We voice-enabled our website so guests can search verbally: ‘Where is the best place to eat closest to the airport?’” - Chris Green, Chief Commercial Officer, Chesapeake Hospitality “Yes. “We did a partnership with Delivery.com so guests do not have to go outside the hotel.” - Robert McDowell, Chief Commercial Officer, Choice Hotels International, Inc. “To be able to differentiate in the eyes of the consumer is what it’s all about.” - Colin Reed, Chairman of the Board & CEO, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. “We like the idea of targeting family groups. Call or email Michael Squires, President of Softscribe Inc., at 404-256-5512 or mbs(at)softscribeinc.com to set up a discovery meeting and brainstorm a few PR and marketing ideas.